Hawaiian foods: taste the islands with lilikoi, guri guri and more

Hawaiian regional food

Hawaii is the only state in the US that is entirely composed of islands. Because of its geography, Hawaii is naturally known for its fresh seafood…Thanks for the poke craze, Hawaii (and btw, it’s pronounced POH-keh). Other foods that instantly come to mind are macadamia nuts and pineapples. However there are plenty of other, lesser-known foods that should be on your food radar including:

guri guri: a hybrid of sherbet and ice cream; made with guava juice, lime soda and condensed milk

haupia: a traditional dessert made of coconut milk-based custard often chilled and cut into cubes